New Appliance Service Manual added: Whirlpool Gas Freestanding Ranges with Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) Control Service Pointer: Spark but no Ignition

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

File Name: Whirlpool Gas Freestanding Ranges with Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) Control Service Pointer: Spark but no Ignition

File Submitter: Samurai Appliance Repair Man

File Submitted: 25 Oct 2013

File Category: Appliance Repair Manual Pot Luck Supper

Gas Freestanding Ranges with Direct Spark Ignition
(DSI) Control All Code Dates

Concern:
Under certain circumstances the Bake burner may not ignite. Sparking
is taking place but flame is not established.

Cause:
• Wiring harness may be pinched at a location between the
Bake/Broil igniters and DSI Board.
• DSI Board mounting bracket may be contacting a solder joint on
back of the board.
• Positioning of Igniter and gas burner igniter ports may be out of
adjustment.
• Igniter (Electrode) deterioration

Technical Service Pointer #: W10622771

Release Date: October, 2013

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[jmfister]

Another good thing to check is a bad ground wire. You can add a better ground from the burner air flap to the chassis. Would love to download the service pointer